The Salesforce Winter’24 Release cycle is here and the preview orgs are live already.
Now is the ideal time to test the new Salesforce release features before they go live.
Like every release, the Winter’24 Release is also anticipated to be packed with a slew of new features and enhancements.
In light of that, we are here again to give you a glimpse of the pre-release org updates and provide you with a timeline for the major release dates. Without further ado, let’s get started!
Salesforce Winter’24 Release Timeline
As the Salesforce Winter’24 release approaches, it’s essential to stay informed about the timeline for testing and implementation.
Here’s a breakdown of the significant dates to mark in your calendar:
- August 16: Preview Release Notes
The most anticipated Release note becomes available allowing you to search for features, filtering for your interests. - August 21: Prerelease Sign-Up
Secure your testing environment for upcoming features.
- August 24: Sandbox Cut-Off
Ensure sandbox access for early testing.
- August 25: Sandbox Upgrades
Explore the new features and test them for functionality in your sandbox.
- September 1: First Release Weekend
Prepare for your upgrade with key features.
- October 6: Second Release Weekend
Additional instances will be upgraded this weekend.
- October 13: Final Release Weekend
Last upgrade wave for remaining instances. The Winter ’24 release will be deployed to production orgs this weekend. Users can expect a brief maintenance window during the deployment.
Pre-Org Release Updates
The pre-release org is a sandbox environment that allows users to explore and test the upcoming features before the official release.
Some new Flow Features that have made their way in the Winter ’24 pre-org release-
- Reactive Flow Components are generally available in this release.
- Additional HTTP callout methods, including PUT, PATCH, and DELETE are now generally available too.
- The New Product Selector Screen Flow component, designed for CPQ functionality is here
- Improved wait elements in Flow including “Wait for Conditions,” “Wait for Amount of Time,” and “Wait Until Date are brought in.
- Flow Trigger Explorer now supports filtration by Status, Package State, and Process Type.
- Custom Errors in Flow.
- New logic element for data mapping in Flow.
Wrap Up
The pre-org release allows users to get a sneak peek and test the upcoming features before the official release. Mark your calendars for the release timeline and get ready to leverage the latest innovations in Salesforce Winter ’24!
Also, if you ever need a hand in deploying the features in your org, feel free to reach out to the Salesforce developers at HIC Global Solutions anytime. Click here to pick your time!
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